How can we worship Shri Krishna at home? Is it enough to install an idol, or are there other rituals that are mandatory?

But. . . to be honest with you , a lot of Vaishnavas in India and South East Asia that I know personally , at home cooks with onion, garlic, carrots . . . so yeah . . . they only avoid eggs, meat, cigarettes, alcohol and illicit sex..

Naivedhyam samarpayami

So worship away in happiness and gladness, learn how to do the simple panchoupachara puja.

Why do foolish atheists think their strange delusional theories are facts?

3. no intoxication (no tea, no coffee, no chocolates, no alcohol , no narcotics and no cigarettes),

Om Shri Krishnaya Namaha ,

Dhoopam samarpayami

Why does a narcissist act like it's nothing when they hurt you?

1. Offer Gandham ( sandalwood paste to the picture of statue )

4. Offer Dheepam ( one edible desi ghee oil lamp and one pure edible sesame oil lamp )

begin with the simple and basic 4 Regulative Principles set out by

Hi, I’m Jo. My best friend died 2 years ago today. My husband died 6 months later. So, I’m a depressed mess (we were married 28 years) and can’t shake it. Even my Brother is worried. Some days I don’t do anything, and avoid men cause I don’t want to date. Any suggestions? Thanks for reading.

This is just my own opinion.

Gandham samarpayami

the Gaudiya Vaishnavas or in general by all Vaishnavas ;

What made you recently say to yourself, “Wait. Really?”

Dheepam samarpayami

3. Offer Sugandham Dhoopam ( incense cone known as dhupa or incense stick known as agarbatti )

In my opinion , anyone can worship Shri Maha Vishnu ( Naaraayana ) and Shri Lakshmi Devi. To gatekeep and to prevent others from worship and bhakthi is nonsensical. Shri Maha Vishnu Naaraayana and Shri Lakshmi Devi are not so uptight as us humans. If you look carefully at the images and artwork of Shri Maha Vishnu , he embodies all opulences , beauty, grace and powers. He is also a flamboyant archtype . . not as rigid as what others made him out to be.

Is love natural, or is it somehow created?

2. Offer Pushpham ( fresh fragrant flowers such as jasmine and red roses )

Meditate and do japa and feel the immense blessings Shri Shri Maha Vishnu Naaraayana and Shri Lakshmi Devi brings forth. May Lord Shri Krishna and Shri Radhe blesses you.

Pushpham samarpayami

Why do I keep dreaming of my mom, who recently passed away from cancer, still being sick and in pain?

5. Offer Naivedhyam ( food and drink offerings )

1. no meat-eating (including onion, garlic, eggs, mushrooms, carrots?),

2. no illicit sex (only for serious marriage, procreation and love; not for one night stands),

How would you feel if your friend confided in you that she is cheating on her husband, knowing that he loves her deeply? What emotional and ethical considerations would you grapple with in response to her revelation?

4. and no gambling (pretty obvious as this is additive forming)

But if you are serious about following a spiritual path and journey ;

The most important thing here is faith , love and devotional service. Shri Krishna is not someone whose hell bent on my way or the highway or an extremely strict disciplinary master or a psychopath. In whatever mood and approach one does, he or she or they will come to me thus Shri Krishna does not care about our measly offerings and stinking bodies even if we shower a billion times in the Ganges River. What wins him over is your faith, love and devotional service. And also with how you treat others.. if you see that Shri Krishna is in all beings , then love flows naturally and you will feel naturally blessed.

Have you ever been forced to dress like a girl?

Jai Hind, Jai Shri Raam , Jai Shri Krishna.